Alex Bush
About Alex Bush
Alex Bush is a Managed Logistics Business Development Manager at BlueGrace Logistics, with extensive experience in logistics and business development across various companies. He has held multiple leadership roles, including Director of National Accounts at Ascent Global Logistics and Senior Account Executive at Ware2Go.
Work at BlueGrace Logistics
Alex Bush currently serves as the Managed Logistics - Business Development Manager at BlueGrace Logistics, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he utilizes a business intelligence platform to drive continuous improvement in logistics processes. He has developed a customized strategy approach that integrates tools and systems for process automation and optimization, enhancing the efficiency of logistics operations.
Previous Experience in Logistics
Alex Bush has extensive experience in the logistics sector, having worked in various roles at Ascent Global Logistics. His positions included Director of National Accounts from 2019 to 2021, Director of Key Accounts from 2016 to 2018, and Manager of Refrigerated Solutions for a brief period in 2015. He also served as the Director of Business Development and Cross Sector Development from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Ascent Global Logistics provided him with a solid foundation in managing key accounts and developing business strategies.
Education and Expertise
Alex Bush holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Lubar College of Business, which he completed from 2008 to 2012. He has furthered his education with several certificates, including Supply Chain Logistics and Supply Chain Sourcing from Rutgers University in 2017, and a Certificate in Gamification from The Wharton School in 2012. Additionally, he studied International Business and negotiation at Novancia Business School Paris in 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in logistics and business development.
Career Development and Roles
Throughout his career, Alex Bush has held various positions that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Senior Account Executive at Ware2Go from 2021 to 2022 and as Sales Director at Longbow Advantage from 2022 to 2023. His earlier roles include Director of Supply Chain Solutions at Axle Logistics and various account executive positions at Ascent Global Logistics. His diverse experience across different companies has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the logistics industry.
Internships and Early Career
Alex Bush began his professional journey with internships that laid the groundwork for his career in logistics and business development. He interned at Coldwell Banker as a Residential Realty Intern from 2007 to 2008 and at RedPrairie as a Sales and Marketing Intern from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he gained experience as a Business Analyst Intern at West Corporation, focusing on the AT&T B2B Sales Channel. These early roles provided him with valuable insights into sales and marketing strategies.